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Spain & Latin America Tasting
Eclipse di Luna (Miami Circle)

6 Wines & Tapas for $10
September 21 - 6 pm
Click here for more information.

Spain & Latin America Tasting
Eclipse di Luna (Miami Circle)

6 Wines & Tapas for $10
September 21 - 6 pm
Click here for more information.

From the category archives:

California

Lucia Chardonnay 2008

September 2, 2010 California

Lucia Chardonnay 2008 Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California $41.99 Parker 93 “The 2008 Chardonnay (which sees 80% new oak and goes through full malolactic) comes from the Pisoni Vineyard. Much of this is made from the old Wente clone of Chardonnay, with some from newer clones. Notes of peach blossom, citrus oil, white currant, [...]

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Maya Cabernet Sauvignon 1992

September 1, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

100 point vintage Cab – “Legendary” Got a special little offering for you. One bottle available. Maya Cabernet Sauvignon 1992 $529.98 – Compare to $620 nationally. Parker 100 “The awesome 1992 Maya is performing better than the 1991 did at a similar stage. It reveals a saturated purple color, as well as an intense fragrance [...]

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MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir

August 23, 2010 California

MacMurray Ranch is known for making world-class Pinot Noir. MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir 2007 Central Coast $14.99 WS 89 “Ripe, floral, perfumed aromas of black cherry and raspberry are pure and zesty. Full-bodied, balanced and delicate, showing just the right touch of acidity and tannins, with pleasant mineral and earth notes. Drink now through 2012.” [...]

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Vina Robles Petite Sirah

August 20, 2010 California

This is Amber’s favorite Petite Sirah. Vina Robles Petite Sirah 2007 Jardin Paso Robles $22.99 WE 93 “A tremendous Petite Sirah, among the finest from Paso Robles. It’s a big wine, with massive flavors of blackberries, currants, leather, mocha and smoky oak, with an ultralong, spicy finish. Yet the wine is totally dry, with refined, [...]

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Ridge Monte Bello 2007

August 19, 2010 California

Ridge has always been at the forefront of winemaking in California.  Their first vintage was in 1892 under the name of Monte Bello Winery.  They also participated in the “Judgement of Paris” in 1976 and the Ridge Monte Bello 1971 received 5th place.  In the 2006 re-enactment which included the original wines from their original [...]

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Fritz Chardonnay

August 11, 2010 California

Fritz has been family owned and operated for 30+ years. Much of their grapes come from the famed Dutton Ranch in Russian River Valley. Their wines are taste like California should. A touch of toast, a touch of caramel, nice acidity and all perfectly balanced. The Chardonnay is a blend of 7 single vineyard sites [...]

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Chateau Montelena

August 2, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

From the winery that created that whole mess in 1976 in Paris. Chateau Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon 2004 Napa Valley, California 375ml Regularly $69.99, Now $49.98! Parker 94+ “The 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate is 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, all from their old vineyards in Calistoga. This is a dense, ruby/purple-tinged wine with full body, and despite the [...]

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Amazing 2007 Napa Cabernet

August 2, 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 was an incredible vintage for Napa Cabernet and this wine is a blend of the most prestigious regions – Calistoga, Howell Mountain, Coombsville and Rutherford. Lail J. Daniel Cuvee 2007 6 bottle Case Price – $719.99 ($119.99 per bottle) Bottle Price – $124.99 Parker 96+ “Lail’s flagship wine is the J. Daniel Cuvee. The [...]

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A Michel Rolland Project

July 12, 2010 California

There is only 1 case available (in house) of this very, very highly allocated wine. Parker writes that, “2007 is no doubt the greatest vintage for Bordeaux varietals in Napa since 2001 and 2002.” Michel Rolland is involved in blending and consulting. Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 Stags Leap District Napa, California $59.99 Parker 93 [...]

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The world finally gets Luli!

January 22, 2010 California

We have been raving about this wine for a while and it is finally starting to get great press! Luli Chardonnay 2008 Santa Lucia Highlands $19.99 Tanzer 89 ” Light yellow. Melon and pit fruits on the nose, with notes of white flowers and honey. Expansive and open-knit, offering sweet honeydew, peach and nectarine flavors [...]

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Varner 2007

January 7, 2010 California

Although we don’t yet have ratings of the 2007 Varner, many people in the industry agree that the 2007 vintage for California Chardonnay was outstanding.  I am going to list the ratings for the 2006 vintage so that you understand the greatness of these wines. Varner Amphitheater 2007 Chardonnay Central Coast, California $42.99 2006 Rating [...]

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